Seaplane Group

What Seaplane Group does

Seaplane Group (legal name 水上飛機(香港)航空集團) is a Hong Kong-headquartered luxury travel concierge founded around 2021, offering private jet charter, helicopter charter, super yacht rental, supercar rental, ride-sharing private jet access, and medical evacuation services across 13 cities spanning Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the Greater Bay Area, Dubai, London, New York, Miami, Paris, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Manila. The company is not an air carrier; per its terms it operates by brokering flights through licensed EASA-, FAA-, and internationally-certified carriers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via its seaplanehk.com website, iOS and Android apps, and a WhatsApp business channel, with WhatsApp (+852 55375585) and email ([email protected]) as primary contact points. Customer testimonials highlight private jet charter, helicopter charter, and supercar rental in Paris, with stated aggregate demand of 4.8 average stars across 1,814 reviews.

Underlying technology centers on DragonflyX, a wholly-owned subsidiary building a Web3 blockchain-based Global Distribution System paired with an AI/ML real-time airline management system targeted at Urban Air Mobility operators. Seaplane Asia Group, an affiliated entity, has signed a February 2025 MOU with NexAviation at the Singapore Airshow to advance Advanced Air Mobility across Southeast Asia, including vertiport and water aerodrome infrastructure, and has flagged a planned addition of ten Jekta Pha-Ze 100 amphibious electric aircraft to its fleet. Other group entities include Dragonfly Venture Holdings (a JV with an unnamed Hong Kong-listed company, Panasonic, and Nokia), Anisos Capital Group (aircraft leasing), Anisos Inc. (a BVI investment fund), HKPAPA (pilot training and pilot professional body), The Crown Gem (jewelry, unrelated), and Slovenia Air (Slovenia flag carrier).

Commercially, the company earns primarily on transaction fees per charter (private jets, helicopters, yachts, supercars, medevac) supplemented by subscription/membership revenue. Only one product line is publicly unit-priced — Manila helicopter tours at HK$6,000 per passenger across General Admission, Skyview Window, 270° Panoramic Pilot Seat, and Group Deal (4 pax) SKUs — while private jet, yacht, and supercar bookings are quote-based. Primary customer segments are high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, with a stated secondary push to bring mid-market consumers into private aviation via ride-sharing at first-class-comparable pricing. No revenue, headcount, funding total, management team, M&A activity, or completed institutional capital raise is disclosed in the input data, leaving financial scale unverified.

Name

Seaplane Group

Legal name

水上飛機(香港)航空集團

Website

https://seaplanegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Seaplane Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury travel concierge brokering private jet, helicopter, yacht, and supercar charters across 13 cities globally, targeting high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients with both full-charter and ride-sharing models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Travel Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Water Transportation (4400), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seaplane & Amphibious Air Taxi (TLAFABAI), Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB), Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Luxury travel concierge
• Helicopter charter
• Yacht rental
• Urban air mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Jet Charter: On-demand private jet charter services with flexible schedules and bespoke itineraries. Revenue generated per flight transaction based on destination, aircraft type, and service level.
2. Helicopter Charter Services: Helicopter charter for urban air taxi services, scenic tours, and transportation to remote locations. Includes Metro Manila helicopter tours and Greater Bay Area air taxi services.
3. Yacht Charter: Super yacht rental services offering luxury maritime experiences tailored to customer preferences.
4. Supercar Rental: Luxury supercar rentals including Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bentleys for city exploration and travel experiences.
5. Ride-Sharing Private Jet: Shared private jet flights allowing individual consumers to access private aviation at first-class comparable pricing.
6. Membership Programs: Membership and shared ownership programs offering ongoing access to luxury travel services.
7. Medical Evacuation Services: Specialized medevac services for emergency medical transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Seaplane Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury travel concierge and operator providing private jet charter, helicopter charter, super yacht rental, and supercar rental services across 13+ cities globally. The company layers a ride-sharing model for private aviation, membership programs, and medical evacuation services on top of its booking platform, and is developing urban air mobility (UAM) and sustainable aviation capabilities through subsidiaries such as DragonflyX.

Product overview

Seaplane Group is a global luxury travel company operating as a platform of concierge services combining private jet charter, helicopter charter, super yacht rental, and supercar rental. The portfolio includes specialized offerings such as medical evacuation, seaplane services with water aerodrome infrastructure, and the DragonflyX AI/ML-powered airline management system for urban air mobility. The company serves major metropolitan markets globally with a focus on sustainable aviation including electric aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel. Manila Helicopter Tours represent a flagship tourism product, while strategic partnerships expand into eVTOL and electric seaplane technology for Advanced Air Mobility in Southeast Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DragonflyX: Web 3 Blockchain based GDS Solution & AI ML real-time Airline management system
• Dragonfly Venture Holdings
• Anisos Capital Group
• HKPAPA
• The Crown Gem
• Slovenia Air
• Anisos, Inc.

Products and services

• Private Jet Charter On-demand private jet charter with flexible schedules and bespoke itineraries for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients. Revenue generated per flight transaction based on destination, aircraft type, and service level.
• Helicopter Charter Helicopter charter for urban air taxi services, scenic tours, and remote-location transportation, including Greater Bay Area air taxi and Metro Manila helicopter tours.
• Super Yacht Rental Luxury super yacht charter service for maritime experiences, with each sail tailored to customer needs and preferences.
• Supercar Rental Luxury supercar rental featuring Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bentleys for exploring iconic cities in style and comfort.
• Manila Helicopter Tour Helicopter sightseeing tours of Metro Manila available in multiple seat configurations (Group Deal 4 pax, Skyview Window Seats, 270° Panoramic Pilot Seat, General Admission) priced at HK$6,000 per person.
• Medical Evacuation (Medevac) Specialized medevac services for emergency medical transportation and critical care transfers requiring rapid air transport.
• Seaplane Services Seaplane travel services supported by water aerodrome infrastructure enabling amphibious aircraft and eVTOL waterborne operations.
• Ride-Sharing Private Jet Shared private jet flights enabling individual consumers to access private aviation at first-class comparable pricing through per-seat booking.
• Membership Programs Membership and shared ownership programs providing ongoing access to luxury travel services across the platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8 average rating from 1,814 customer reviews demonstrating high satisfaction levels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NexAviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Seaplane Asia Group (an affiliated entity of Seaplane Group) and NexAviation signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 2025 Singapore Airshow to advance sustainable aviation and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) across Southeast Asia. The partnership focuses on sharing expertise in certification processes and building innovative infrastructure such as vertiports and water aerodromes. The collaboration aims to accelerate regulatory frameworks essential for widespread adoption of emission-free air mobility in the region, with Seaplane Asia planning to add ten Jekta Pha-Ze 100 amphibious aircraft to its fleet.
• EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)coreOthersThe company works with EASA-certified operators for flights, as stated in their terms and conditions: 'All flights will be operated by licensed EASA, US, or international air carriers.' This indicates a regulatory compliance partnership for aviation operations.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreOthersSimilar to EASA, the company maintains FAA regulatory compliance for US operations, indicating a partnership with US aviation authorities for licensed aircraft operations.
• JektaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaplane Asia Group has plans to add ten Jekta Pha-Ze 100 amphibious aircraft to its fleet, indicating a supply/partnership agreement for electric seaplane acquisition supporting sustainable aviation initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VistaJet: Global private jet charter and membership operator with a branded fleet across multiple cabin sizes, serving HNW individuals and corporates worldwide. Closest direct comparable to Seaplane Group's on-demand private jet charter service, though at significantly larger scale and longer operating history.
• Wheels Up: Membership-based private aviation company offering on-demand charter, jet cards, and shared flights targeting a similar HNW and corporate customer base. Direct competitor to Seaplane's distributed luxury charter and ride-share model in the US and globally.
• XOJET Aviation: Private jet charter and membership operator serving HNW and corporate clients in the US and internationally. Comparable on-demand charter business model with fleet access and a membership pricing layer similar to Seaplane's offerings.
• NetJets: Berkshire Hathaway-owned fractional ownership and jet card private aviation operator with the largest fractional fleet in the world. Comparable to Seaplane's jet membership and ride-sharing offering, with stronger capital backing and longer safety track record.

Emerging players

• Joby Aviation: eVTOL aircraft developer building an air taxi service with commercial operations planned. Comparable to the Seaplane Asia / NexAviation UAM thesis around electric air taxis and vertiport infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
• Surf Air Mobility: Subscription-based regional air mobility platform combining scheduled service with on-demand charter and an electrified aircraft roadmap. Comparable to Seaplane's membership programs and seaplane/eVTOL ambitions, though focused on US regional routes.
• Blade: Urban air mobility platform offering helicopter and seaplane transfers plus scheduled by-the-seat services, with a stated path to eVTOL operations. Comparable to Seaplane's helicopter tour, seaplane, and UAM roadmap, particularly in the urban air taxi and scheduled short-haul segments.
• Eve Air Mobility: eVTOL developer backed by Embraer building an Urban Air Mobility ecosystem with aircraft, service platform, and vertiport infrastructure. Comparable to Seaplane's planned eVTOL operations and water aerodrome / vertiport infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
• Archer Aviation: Urban air mobility company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air taxi service. Comparable forward-looking bet to Seaplane's seaplane/eVTOL and air taxi roadmap, particularly in the regulatory certification and commercial launch phases.

Broad incumbents

• Flexjet: Fractional jet ownership, jet card, and charter provider operating a branded fleet of business jets globally. Comparable to Seaplane's private jet charter and membership revenue streams, with a more established operational footprint and longer customer track record.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/seaplanehk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seaplanegroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/seaplanehk

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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